Well Known Patoka Mother Dies After Long Illness
Rachel M. Glacken Lancaster, born September 1, 1845 in Independence Kentucky, died March 28 1925 in Patoka. She married Henry Clay Lancaster October 8 1863 and had eleven children seven of whom survive. She leaves a brother William A. Glacken and four sisters. She joined Cumberland Presbyterian Church then Highlawn Baptist Church Huntington West Virginia. Funeral service held at M E South church with J M Smith officiating, burial in Tillman cemetery.
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Lancaster
Davidson
Patoka
Rachel M. Glacken
William and
Mahela,Glacken
Independence
Kenton County
Kentucky
St. On
Henry Clay Lancaster
Charles C
Addie L
Cora Olive
Seva Bland
Anna Davidson
Sadie Crawford
Made Adams
Harry and
Chester
Detroit
Thomas
Maron
Lee
Huntington
W. Va
William A. Glacken
Zion
Elizabeth Burnside
Covington
Ellen Marshall
Decatur
Nancy Hughey
Charleston
Kathryn Bonham
Cumberland Presbyterian Church
Highlawn Baptist Church
West Va
M. E. South Church
J. M. Smith
Free
Tillman Cemetery
Expressing thanks for support during illness and burial
A family extends thanks to all who assisted during their mother's illness and burial. Special appreciation is given to the Pastors, the chair, and Mr. and Mrs. Leo Walker for their kindness during the service. Annie Davidson, Sadie Crawford, Harry Lancaster, Made Adams, Tom Lancaster, Lee Lancaster and families.
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Leo Walker
Annie Davidson
Sadie Crawford
Harry Lancaster
Made Adams
Tom Lancaster
Lee Lancaster
Milbank Fund Tests May Extend Lifespans in New York
New York health demonstrations in East Side Manhattan Syracuse and Cattaraugus county aim to add up to 20 years to the average life. Early results show fewer deaths from disease and lower infant mortality in the districts studied as the Milbank Memorial Fund spends 2 million dollars on community health tests.
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New York
New York State
Milbank Memorial Fund
Syracuse
Cattaraugus County
New York City
Vein of Silver Found in Central Idaho Mine
A 38 foot cross-cut ore vein 2200 feet deep in the Walker H. McGinnis Metals mine at Clayton Idaho yields 50 ounces of silver per ton and 53 percent lead with estimated value of 1000 dollars per ton. State mine inspector notes recovery costs about 17 dollars per ton plus handling to nearest distrib. The mine is linked to New York interests in General Motors and Henry Ford owns adjacent prospects Red.
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Boise
Idaho
Walker H. McGinnis Metals Company
Clayton
Walker H. McGinnis Metals
New York
General Motors Corporation
Henry Ford
Patoka Baptist Church Calls Members to Saturday Meeting
All members of the Patoka Baptist Church are requested to attend a regular business meeting Saturday at 2 o'clock in the afternoon.
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Patoka Baptist Church
Carpenter Surpasses Sleep for Twenty Years in Nebraska
Lincoln, Nebraska carpenter A D Gregg marked twenty years since he last slept after a 1906 illness triggered perpetual insomnia. He says he could not sleep for weeks, later lost rheumatism, and never slept again, a claim met with disbelief but remains his truth.
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Carpenter
Lincoln
Neb
A. D. Gregg
Gregg
Grege
Death of Mrs Lucas in Foster Town area
Mrs Lucas died at her home east of Patoka on Tuesday. Funeral services set for Friday morning. She lived in the vicinity for years and was surrounded by many friends. Survived by several grown children including Mrs I I Walker Mrs Ira Martin Mrs Davidson and sons Magnus and Osborn.
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Lucas
Patoka
I. I. Walker
Ira Martin
Davidson
Magnus and
Osborn
Vernon Bids Farewell to Rev and Mrs Hoag
Revered Vernon couple Rev Hoag and Grace Meador Hoag depart for Puente California. Friends gathered at Mrs Kongs home Saturday night to offer prayers and farewell wishes in a social gathering lasting late into the evening.
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Vernon
Hoag
Grace Meador
Puente
California
Pope Township Man Succumbs To Short Illness
Ss. B. Bent Lawrence a well known Pope Township resident died Monday night after a brief illness at his home near Shady Grove school house. The body was moved to Litchfield for funeral services. He is survived by a companion at the late home and two brothers Willard W. near the home and another brother in Neoga, his boyhood home.
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Ss. B
Bent) Lawrence
Shady Grove School House
Litchfield
Willard W
Neoga
Lawrence
In Memoriam Mrs J W Belcher Remembered Five Years On
In loving memory of our dear wife mother and grandmother Mrs J W Belcher who departed this life April 2 1921 A happy home we once enjoyed How sweet the memory still But death has left a vacant place This world can never fill We often sit and think of you When we are all alone For memory is the only thing That grief can call its own Sadly missed by Husband and Children.
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J. W. Belcher
Visitors and transactions noted in Patoka area
Harry Zollar of Salem visited Patoka on Monday. Murl Anderson sold a Ford coupe to Mr and Mrs Bert Simcon on Saturday. E. Altom and son Dale visited Vernon Sunday evening. Rural Mail reports township ballots and a busy plant week at the weekly Register. Ross Herring of Vernon called on Patoka Monday evening.
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Harry Zollar
Salem
Patoka
Murl Anderson
Bert Simcon
E. Altom
Son Dale
Vernon
Rural Mail
Weekly Register
Ross Herring
Home Dad and the Boy by Frank H. Cheley
A column stresses the strain on fathers who travel for work and the impact on sons. It urges readers to offer support and a manly presence to boys with distant or absent fathers, honoring single mothers who juggle both roles and deserve sympathy.
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Dad
Frank H. Cheley
Foster Township Nominees and Party Tickets
Foster township nominates Democrat and Republican tickets for town offices including Supervisor Assessor Town Clerk and School Trustee with named candidates. Patoka and Pope townships also list party selections for Supervisor Town Clerk Assessor and Trustees with vacancies noted.
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Foster Township
Joseph Polonka, Jr
Virgil Livesay
S. D. Garrett
Joe Hathaway
A.D. Nichols
Wm. Beckmeier
Hobart Arnold
Jim Bilek
Patoka Township
Ross Herring
Alvin Hathaway
Tom Ballance
Arthur Irvin
Robert. Norris
Fred Lawrence
Orville West
Henry Pugh
Geo. Nattier
H. Lee Martin
Pope Township
Tom Hayes
Elisha Paine
Albert Towler
Chas. Ballance
S. B. Jarrett
C. F. Prott
Henry Brumfield
Noble Bryant
John Baxter
Mac Payne
School Notes and Events Highlight School Activities
The season’s basketball profits totaled 684.15 with 496.00 net, 200.00 loaned to a note, 107.55 spent on bleachers, and 101.84 on basketball suits. Upcoming events include the Junior Drama May 8 1926 at the high school gym, and the Orsinian Literary Society April 11. Thirty five boys attended the Older Boys Y M C A Conference in Centralia March 26-27. The South Western Division ISTA met in St Louis April 1-2. The Junior class will have photos taken next Friday afternoon. Rev Free spoke on March 23 about building a solid foundation for the future. Rev Willis promised another talk on choosing a proper occupation.
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Emily Ford
Dorothy Logan
Orsinian Literary Society
Centralia
Willis
Spurgeon
Illinois State Teachers’ Association
St. Louis
Free
Salem M. E. South Church
Rev
William Pilger Vis a Show with Mounted Patrolmen
William Pilger, sergeant of the mounted patrol, attended a show at the Re Office Monday morning in the state capital, drawing local attention to the patrol unit.
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William Pilger
Hardoor Mounted Patrolmen
Own State
Death and Burial of Clara Johnson
Clara Elizabeth Johnson died March 17 1926 at age 35 after a life of faith and service in her community. She taught school and mentored orphaned boys with her husband and family, leaving a daughter Martha Elva and many relatives. The funeral was held at her sister Ballance’s home with Rev J F Rosborough officiating at Cruse cemetery.
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Clara Elizabeth Johnson
P. B
Martha Ellen Johnson
Salem
Illinois
John L. Laird
Martha Elva
Dix
Wheatland
Wyoming
Ed Nattier
Ted Bole
Patoka
Davis
Howard
J. W. Johnson
Christian Church
Carter
Altom's Vandalia Socials Highlight Easter Week
Vandalia locals enjoyed visits and errands at Altom's with East er cards booklets and Easter novelties. Stan ley Wasem Bill Pugh and James Wasem called on friends while Fred Woolsey campaigned for the Republican treasurer post en route to Pope township.
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Altom’s
Stanley Wasem
Bill Pugh
Vandalia
Osea
Hill
Sandoval
Harry F. Metzger
Patoka
Pope Township
Fred
Vernon
Squirrels Infest House. Permit to Shoot Issued in New York
In White Plains G J Wills receives the first ever permit to shoot squirrels in his home after a long struggle with infestation. The notice follows reports of damage and a public safety decision by Alonzo Cooper. Uncle John Walden, born 1838 in Tennessee, died March 27, 1926 at age 98 in Patoka, leaving a large family and a life of faith.
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New York
G J. Wills
White Plains
Alonzo Cooper
Commissioner of Public Safety
Prospect Park
Wills
John Walden
Smith County
Tennessee
Ed Johnstone
Julia Ann Belcher
Fannie Carter
Allan Alexander
Hd Johnstone
Patoka
James
Colfax
Lizzie
Gib Alexander
Logan
Cumberland Presbyterian Church
Square
John
Fergus plans suit to block remapping and salaries
John B. Fergus renews his challenge to Illinois reapportionment arguing 20 districts fall below the irreducible population. He seeks to bar payment of salaries to senators and representatives from those districts and will contest legislation enacted with their votes.
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John B. Fergus
Assembly
Cook County
Supreme_court
Fergus
Illinois General Assembly
Senate
House
John A. Watson
Stevenson
Joe Davies
Carroll
Marshall
Putnam
Livingston
Woodford
Kankakee
Iroquois
Grundy
Champaign
Pratt
Moultrie
McLean
Ford
McDonough
Hancock
Warren
Douglas
Coles
Clark
Whiteside
Lee
de Kalb
Henry
Bureau
Stark
LaSalle
Clinton
Marion
Clay
Effingham
Knox
Fulton
Jefferson
Wayne
Richland
Jasper
Hamilton
Saline
Pope
Johnson
Massac
Easter Specials at Altoms and Jones Harness Shop
Local merchants advertise Easter novelties and cards along with garden supplies. Jones Harness Shop offers harness repairs and oiling for spring work. Altoms promotes special Easter candy bargain two pounds for 25 cents, plus onion sets seed potatoes and garden seeds.
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Altoms
Jones Harness Shop
Altom’s
Card of Thanks for J. W. Walden
We express sincere thanks to all who aided during the illness and death of our beloved father J. W. Walden. Special gratitude to the choir for the songs, Bro. Smith for comforting words, and the obituary writer. The Children.
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J. W. Walden
Bro. Smith
Bible Corner argues against immortal soul belief
The article argues that the Bible teaches mortality of the soul and death as a real end for humans unless saved by Jesus. It cites passages about dying, punishment for disobedience, and contrasts spiritual death with mortal death, claiming Satan shaped false views about immortality. It emphasizes Jesus as the savior who defeats death for the righteous.
Easter Bargain Coffee and Potatoes Ad
Regular 50c coffee steel cut in one pound cans. Special Easter Bargain only 40c per pound. Try a can you will like it and want more. Seed potatoes, fine smooth stock, all kinds, Altoms.
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Altom’s
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